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SharePoint "Move to" and "Copy" function

Hello,

I was wondering if there are any alternatives or modifications we can make to the "Move to" function in SharePoint.

As of now the "Move to" or "Copy to" function seems to be lacking some efficiency. Lets say I want to move a file to another folder within another library. The only option it gives us is to navigate through all other libraries and to the designated folder. For us personally these libraries are packed with folders and subfolders. So you have to navigate through every single one of them till you reach your destination. You also have to know where exactly the folder is located.

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I'd like a feature in this function that makes it possible to pin certain locations or mark them as favourite so they show up in this menu. This would make our SharePoint experience a lot better.


I was wondering if there are any alternatives to the case above?

All replies are welcome, thanks in advance!


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DakotaVreys-3488 answered EchoDu-MSFT commented

Hello Echo Du,

Thank you for the reply!

I'm looking for a user friendly way of moving files though. Something that users who don't have any PowerShell experience can use daily.

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Hi @dakotavreys-3488 ,

Thanks for your reply.

According to my research and search, "Move to" and "Copy to" are the most friendly move files methods in currently, and we cannot modify the "Move to" and "Copy to" functions.

Have a nice day!

Thanks,
Echo Du
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Hi @dakotavreys-3488 ,

You can try to the below workaround:

1.Add your tennant site as Trusted site

  • Open IE browser >> Internet Options >> Security >> Trusted sites >> Sites >> type the url of your tenant site >> Add

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2.Mapping one sharepoint site as Network Drive

  • a.Open the File Explorer >> Computer >> Map network drive

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b.Enter the Document library link that your specific in the Folder text box and check
"Connect using different credentials" option

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c.Entry your account and password to connect site

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d.Pin the network drive to Quick access

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3.Open the source Documents Library using IE and switch to classic mode

4.Click on LIBRARY tab >> Open with Explorer

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5.You can move or copy files directly to the Network Drive

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Thanks,
Echo Du

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Hi @dakotavreys-3488 ,

Is there anything else I can help with regarding this issue?
You can comment us at any time and we will continue to follow up.

Thanks,
Echo Du

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Hello Echo Du,

We indeed use the method you described above.

Thank you for the help, that would be it!

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Hi @dakotavreys-3488 ,

Is there anything else I can help with regarding this issue?

You can comment us at any time and we will continue to follow up.

Thanks,
Echo Du

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Hello @dakotavreys-3488 ,

According to my research, we could not modified "Move to" and "Copy to" function in SharePoint, it is by design.

For more "Move to" and "Copy to" information, you can see "Move or copy files in SharePoint" article.

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Hello Echo Du,

That was my conclusion also, unfortunately.

Do you maybe know of any alternatives of this function?

Thanks for your reply!

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Hi @dakotavreys-3488 ,

You can move files/folders through PowerShell script:

Move a file between the same site:

 #Config Variables
 $SiteURL = "https://tenant.sharepoint.com/sites/sitename"
 $SourceURL= "Shared Documents/Hello.docx"
 $TargetURL = "SPLib/Test/Hello.docx"
     
 #Connect to PnP Online
 Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SiteURL -Credentials (Get-Credential)
     
 #move files in sharepoint online using powershell
 Move-PnPFile -SiteRelativeUrl $SourceURL -TargetUrl $TargetURL -Force

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Move a folder between the same site:

 #Config Variables
 $SiteURL = "https://tenant.sharepoint.com/sites/sitename"
 $SourceFolderURL= "Shared Documents/2018/Active"
 $TargetFolderURL = "SPLib"
     
 #Connect to PnP Online
 Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SiteURL -Credentials (Get-Credential)
     
 #sharepoint online powershell move folder
 Move-PnPFolder -Folder $SourceFolderURL -TargetFolder $TargetFolderURL

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Thanks,
Eho Du


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